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Vertical Gardening and Bamboo Trellis
DIYnet — The world's easiest garden trellis. Plus the real dirt on...dirt. Twist-ties can be used to secure climbing plants to a trellis. Welcome to the world of vertical gardening, a practice which is growing in poularity as yards get smaller and ...More…
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Squirrel Feeder
DIYnet — Bruce Johnson demonstrates a quick and easy woodworking project: building this simple squirrel feeder. Place a few of these around your yard to keep your neighborhood squirrels happy -- and to help lure them away from your birdfeeders. Building a ...More…
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Garden Railways
DIYnet — A miniature garden railroad allows you to create your own kingdom as you combine a variety of hobbies. Purchase a silicone-rubber mold, and brick-making becomes a snap. A tiny trestle and miniature plants make this railway an enchanting place to ...More…
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Yard Animals
DIYnet — Create your own twig yard animals for a fraction of the cost of ready-made ones. Lawn animals made from logs, sticks and twigs are very popular and can be quite expensive when purchased in garden shops and specialty stores. Katie Hamilton, owner ...More…
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A Project for Young Woodworkers -- Building a Birdhouse
DIYnet — We began with a backboard that was about 18"in length, to which two shorter boards were attached ( The two identically cut side-pieces were attached to the back board using an air-powered nail gun ( After the two sides have been attached, use the ...More…
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Twig Trellis
DIYnet — A twig trellis adds rustic charm to a potted plant or an outdoor garden. Agricultural-craft expert Tammy Algood of the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service demonstrates a technique for creating a garden trellis from twigs. Make ...More…
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Natural Trellis
DIYnet — Branches may be soaked in water to bend more easily. When finished, the bent twigs and branches create a small decorative heart trellis. Horticulturist Jim Long creates a small-scale trellis to be used indoors or out. Bend two 4' branches into a ...More…
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Mermaid Garden Ornament
DIYnet — This technique can be adapted to create any type of garden ornament desired. Artist Kim Gordon demonstrates a method for creating a whimsical metal garden ornament. Flatten the flashing before tracing the mermaid template onto the metal surface ...More…
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Pouring a Concrete Porch
DIYnet — If your front-porch slab has settled, chances are the contractor used the wrong fill dirt around the foundation of the house. Although this problem doesn't have a quick and easy solution, the steps involved aren't complex. First you'll need to ...More…
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Shade-Loving Plants Suited to Rooftop Gardens
DIYnet — These shade-loving plants are all well suited to growing in containers. You may need some shade-loving plants even if you don't have a large expanse of yard. Urban gardeners can grow shade plants on balconies and terraces, as long as they're ...More…
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Patio Furniture
DIYnet — One of the fastest ways to upgrade your patio is to buy new furniture. The quality of patio furniture is generally revealed by a piece's frame, fabric and finish. As you walk through a patio-furniture store, you may notice that in general the ...More…
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Bonsai, Ferns and Grasses
DIYnet — With the area cleared of excess foliage, it's time for the next phase: furniture arrangement and plant placement. First, arrange your furniture in the space until the desired layout is achieved ( Next, lay out plants and containers in the ...More…